KitchenAid KUIX505ESS Automatic Ice Maker
Automatic ice maker where cubes come out few or small, the bin melts or water pools at the base.
Model overview
The KitchenAid KUIX505ESS is an automatic ice maker that stores up to 25 lb of ice in a bin that is not refrigerated. A built-in drain pump lets the unit sit within 10 feet of a drain. A cutter grid divides the frozen ice sheet into cubes, and Max Ice mode switches itself off after 24 hours. The door alarm sounds once the door has been open for five minutes. The Cleaning Needed light asks for a clean, and the manual also calls for cleaning after nine months. Owners in the metro areas we cover should check the drain route and water line first when cubes are few. For the booking form, give the full model number from the rating label, the cube problem (no ice, small cubes or water on the floor) and any light showing.
At a glance
| Model | KUIX505ESS |
|---|---|
| Appliance | 15-inch automatic ice maker |
| Common symptoms | bin melting or refreezing into a block; no ice or very slow production; small, hollow or cloudy cubes; water leaking at the base |
| What you can check | Note whether the water supply was recently changed and how long production has been slow. |
| When to call a technician | If the symptom comes back after the simple checks, or you see a code, leaking water or a burning smell, book a visit. |
Specifications
| Capacity | The storage bin holds up to 25 lb of ice. |
|---|---|
| Features | A factory-installed drain pump allows placement within 10 feet of a drain. A cutter grid divides the frozen ice sheet into cubes. The storage bin is not refrigerated. |
| Controls | Max Ice mode switches off automatically after 24 hours. An alarm sounds after the door has been open for five minutes. |
| Care | Discard the first two batches of ice after initial startup. Clean when the Cleaning Needed light appears or after nine months. |
What sets the KUIX505ESS apart
Built-in ice makers of this kind differ by drain pump and bin. This one has a pump that allows placement up to 10 feet from a drain and a 25 lb bin that is not refrigerated, so the ice sits at room temperature. The cutter grid makes uniform cubes, and Max Ice mode turns itself off after 24 hours. Day to day, the owner empties the bin often enough to limit melting.
Service notes for the KUIX505ESS
When cubes are few or the bin melts into a block, a technician looks at the water fill, the cutter grid and the drain pump, because all three affect how the ice forms and clears. Small or cloudy cubes usually come from the supply or from a mineral film on the freezing surface, and the owner can safely check the supply line and wipe the ice sheet area. Water on the floor at the base points to the drain path or the pump, so the drain hose is worth checking for a kink. Discard the first two batches after startup, and clean when the Cleaning Needed light shows. Unplug the unit before cleaning inside the cutter area.
The model number is printed on the rating label, usually on a side wall or the ceiling inside the fresh-food section, or behind the base grille; match it letter for letter before booking, because a single letter can change parts.
Common issues for this model
- Bin melting or refreezing into a block
- No ice or very slow production
- Small, hollow or cloudy cubes
- Water leaking at the base
Related error codes
KitchenAid Refrigerator F3E1 to F8EC Error Codes
Thirteen refrigerator codes share a single KitchenAid entry with no cause stated. Reset the power, confirm cooling, then arrange service if needed.
KitchenAid Refrigerator H2O Light: Filter Status and Reset
H2O is a filter reminder, not a breakdown. Put in a new water filter, then hold the reset buttons to clear the light.
KitchenAid Refrigerator / Beverage Center Code CL / LO: Temperature Too Low
A KitchenAid beverage center showing CL (or LO) reports that its internal temperature is too low.
KitchenAid Undercounter Codes E1 and E2: Power Cycle Only
KitchenAid undercounter units can show E1 or E2; its help gives a power cycle and does not name a cause.
Recommended repair service
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Troubleshooting resources
Note whether the water supply was recently changed and how long production has been slow.
Model-information disclaimer. Confirm your exact model number and specifications with your appliance documentation before booking a repair. Model pages are for identification and compatibility reference.
Frequently asked questions
The storage bin holds up to 25 lb of ice, and the bin is not refrigerated.
The drain pump allows placement within 10 feet of a drain.
Check the rating label on a side wall or the ceiling inside the fresh-food section, or behind the base grille. Copy every letter and digit, including the ones at the end.
Yes. We book in-home visits for this model in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Add the model number and the symptom to the booking form.
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